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Although lots of people do have fertility treatment, the experience is very individualised and everyone may experience things differently. The best thing to do would be to ask the employee about what might work best for them. Some people may appreciate flexible working or remote working at this time, whilst others may feel that being in work and focussing is a good way to help them to manage their journey. Ideally, we shouldn’t just put things in place for certain times of the year – we need to ensure that we have the support and policies in place all year round to ensure that everyone is able to access the support packages offered when they need them. There really isn’t a one size fits all, so ask people what might work best for them at this time and you will find that those employees will also help to shape and future policies or plans for fertility in the workplace.